CARTRIDGE SYSTEM FOR PZD DAISY POD CASE

This Cartridge System for the PZD - Daisy Pod Case brings back nostalgic memories of gaming in the 80's.

A modular case and cartridge system for the Daisy Pod, letting you swap in your own custom prototype board setup — perfect for breaking out I2C devices like OLED displays, keypads, and other add-ons. The cartridge slots into the case via 90° angled headers, so you can build, solder, and configure your board separately, then click it straight into place.

Design your own I2C accessory stack, or use it as a flexible expansion bay for whatever your build needs. Fully open-ended: the prototype board layout is entirely up to you.

Note: M2 hole spacing on 40x60mm prototype boards can vary (55x35mm or 56x36mm depending on manufacturer). Measure your board before selecting which cartridge STL to print.

What you will need:

1 x Daisy Pod
1 x PZD Case
(with 90° angled female headers soldered)
1 x PZD Cartridge

1 x 40x60mm double sided prototype board.

1 x 90° angled male header pins - row of 12.

4 x M2x4or6mm hex bolts
4 x M2 nuts

1 x Super Glue

4 x 6mm silicone dots

3D printing settings

Print Settings:
Material: PLA (matte finish tested)
Nozzle: 0.4mm
Profile: Standard/normal slicer settings — no special tuning required
Supports: None needed
Easy, reliable print straight off the plate.

Assembly Instructions:

(PDF with full annotated instructions included)

Step 1 — Place the 4 silicone dots on the bottom of the cartridge.

Step 2 — Apply a small amount of super glue and insert the M2 nuts (avoid clogging the holes with glue).

Step 3 — Insert the 90° angled male header strip into the female sockets without pushing it all the way in. Place the cartridge into position and set the prototype board onto the pins. Push the cartridge flush against the pod case, then use the M2 bolts to temporarily secure the prototype board to the cartridge.

Step 4 — Solder the 90° angled male header strip to the prototype board.

Step 5 — Remove the cartridge from the pod and the prototype board from the cartridge. Now configure your prototype board however you like — for example, breaking out the I2C lines to attach up to 3 I2C devices (OLED display, keypad, etc.).

Note: not all I2C devices share the same pinout.